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Retired Army Col. William Weber, a Chicago native and veteran of World War II, arrived in Korea in

1950 as a company com-mander with the 187th Air-borne Regimental Combat Team soon after the fighting started.

By February 1951 he was headed home after being se-verely wounded by enemy mortar fire in 12-hour a battle to hold a hilltop position.

“The first time I got hit I lost part of my arm,” he said. “A couple of hours later I

lost part of my leg.”Weber, now 94, knew his wounds were

grave but believed it was his duty to stay in command and prevent Chinese attackers from taking the hill.

“I had responsibility for my men,” the three-war veteran said. “We were sur-

rounded so evacuation of wounded personnel was not possible.”

The Americans held the hill and by daylight the next morning the Chinese had

been defeated, he said.Weber was one of more than 5 million

Americans who served in the Korean War, which lasted from 1950 to 1953. Friday marks the 70th anniversary of the day

when the North Korean People’s Army crossed the 38th parallel into South Korea.

More than two million Korean War vet-erans are still alive today. Here are some of their memories.

‘Dead Americans all around me’

Nighttime bugle calls on Nov. 27, 1950, alerted New Yorker Charlie Rangel and his buddies that the enemy was near.

“We heard Chinese saying we were surrounded,” recalled the former enlisted member of the 2nd Infantry Division and longtime congressman, now 90.

Chinese troops had crossed an icy river and dug into mountains overlooking the troops’ position.

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Published: June 21, 2020

Charlie Rangel during the Korean War. Photo courtesy of Charlie Rangel

From left to right: In 1946 William Weber was a junior Army officer and World War II veteran. Weber on Hokkaido during the occupation of Japan in 1946. Retired Army Col. William Weber, 94. Photos courtesy of William Weber

Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.Photo by Stars and Stripes

Korean War vets look back with pride

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U.S. Army Master Sgt. Francis Connors defiantly plants a U.S. flag on Sandbag Castle while under heavy Communist fire. Photo courtesy of DOD


SEOUL — The Korean War is often called the “Forgotten War” in the United

States because the 1950-53 conflict was overshad-owed between World War II and Vietnam.

However, the legacy of the stalemated Cold War-era war looms large over the divided penin-

sula, setting the stage for decades of tensions as North Korea builds up its nuclear arsenal while the United States and China vie for in-

fluence in the region.On June 16, North Korea blew up an inter-

Korean liaison office on its side of the border and threatened to redeploy troops that had been withdrawn from the frontier as part of a 2018 military agreement.

That prompted an unusually angry response from South Korea and raised fears of renewed hostilities after the collapse of peace talks and parallel U.S.-North Korean nuclear negotia-

tions.As the 70th

anniversary of the June 25 start of the war ap-proaches, here’s a look at the war and its lasting impact on the Koreas and the United States.

Question: When was the Korean Peninsula di-vided?Answer: The former kingdom, which had been occupied by the Japanese from 1910 to 1945, was divided into a communist North and a U.S.-backed South after World War II. Two Army col-onels, Dean Rusk and Charles “Tic” Bonesteel, were tasked with drawing a border that would be agreeable to the United States and the Soviet Union. Rusk, who later became a secretary of state, recalled the moment in his memoir, “As I Saw It.”

“Neither Tic nor I was a Korea expert, but it seemed to us that Seoul, the capital, should be in the American sector. We also knew that the U.S. Army opposed an extensive area of occupation,” he wrote. “Using a National Geographic map, we looked just north of Seoul for a convenient dividing line but could not find a natural geographical line. We saw instead the 38th Parallel and decided to recommend that.”

After negotiations aimed at reunifying the peninsula failed, separate countries were estab-lished in 1948, with Syngman Rhee elected in

U.N.-supervised elections in South Korea and Kim Il Sung taking power in the North.

Q: When did the war start?A: On June 25, 1950, about 100,000

North Korean troops poured

across the border and pushed toward Seoul after Soviet leader Josef Stalin gave Kim Il Sung the green light to invade South Korea and unify the peninsula under communist control. The United States and the Soviet Union had withdrawn most of their troops by the time of the invasion, but the Soviets left the North Koreans far better armed for battle. The ill-equipped South Koreans were caught by surprise and forced to retreat south. The U.N. Security Council approved a U.S. reso-lution calling for an “immediate cessation of hos-tilities” and the return of North Korean forces

to the 38th Parallel. The Soviet Union missed its chance to veto the resolution because it was boycotting the Security Council over the U.N. refusal to recog-nize the communist People’s Re-

public of China as the true Chinese government.Worried about the spread of communism,

President Harry S. Truman ordered U.S. forces to Korea under U.N. auspices within a week of the invasion and appointed Gen. Douglas MacAr-thur to command the combined forces. Truman didn’t seek a formal declaration of war from Congress, insisting America’s presence on the peninsula was no more than a “police action.” But Congress voted to extend the draft and au-thorized Truman to call up reservists. “This was

‘Forgotten War’ set stage for decades of tensions

BY KIM GAMEL,STARS AND STRIPES

Published: June 22, 2020Two U.S. Army Soldiers of the 772nd Military Police Battalion and North Korean People’s Army (NKPA) soldier they have just captured. Photo by Alex Klein, DOD

“To this day nobody has ex-plained to me how the entire 8th

Army was surrounded by the Chi-nese,” Rangel said.

On Nov. 30, the Chinese attacked.“It was horns, bugles and countless

Chinese and guns and screaming and yelling,” he said. “There were dead Americans all around me.”

Rangel was shot and blown out of a weapons carrier and found himself un-der the vehicle as the Chinese overran the position.

“I knew my life was over,” he said.But when Rangel came out from

under the truck, he found dozens of stunned members of his unit. Rangel climbed over a mountain and made his way back to United Nations lines.

“Forty people followed me, and three days later they were pinning a medal on me in the hospital,” he re-called. He received a Bronze Star with “V” device for valor.

Rangel said he never had a bad day after Nov. 30, 1950, when so many of his comrades died needlessly.

When he came home from the war, he dedicated his life to civil rights and working in Congress as a Democrat from New York.

“When I talk to Koreans who want to honor me, I’m honest enough to say that in 1950 when I was called on a Sunday morning to go to Korea, I had no idea where Korea was,” he said.

“When it was over, I thought the last thing I would want to do was return to that hellhole. Korea was flattened to the ground,” he said.

It took some amazing people to re-build South Korea through hard work

and technology into a powerful democ-racy and American ally, he said.

“Who knows what could have hap-pened if South Korea had fallen to the Chinese, whether Japan would have been next or the Philippines,” he said.

“You have to pay for democracy, and you have to make certain you keep de-mocracy going, free and democratic, an example for the whole world,” he said.

‘Seoul was rubble’Charles Garrod, 86, of Delaware,

spent 18 months in Korea, from 1952 to 1953 as an enlisted Air Force radio maintainer with the 51st Fighter Inter-ceptor Wing at Suwon.

It was his job to relay forward

observers’ warnings of “red air at-tacks” — using a public address system to tell troops to douse lights and fires and man weapons stations.

“Thirty minutes later Chinese bomb-ers would fly over us and bomb a fake base made up of inflatable aircraft and buildings several miles south,” he said.

Garrod’s last memory of the war is of walking through South Korea’s bat-tered capital.

“I had such a dispirited view be-cause there was almost nothing stand-ing. Seoul was rubble,” he said.

He remembered the Korean people as always struggling, in trouble and living in fear.

“When I came back in 2007 and saw Seoul as it is today, my mind couldn’t get around it. It went from rubble to magnificent,” he said.

After the armisticeJody McLead, 89, a retired Air Force

noncommissioned officer, arrived in South Korea in 1953, shortly after the armistice.

He was assigned to the 310th Fight-er Bomber Squadron, which was soon flying escorts for prisoners of war re-turning to the north, he said.

The F-84 Thunderjets flown by the squadron had seen extensive service during the war. They had plenty of battle damage, and South Korea was littered with unexploded ordnance, McLead said.

Almost seven decades later, the for-mer airman is still working in South Korea, as a contractor issuing spe-cialized tools to mechanics at Camp

Humphreys. He’s seen so much change over the years.

“The Koreans have really created a nice place to live,” he said. “The Kore-an War created a situation that needed assistance and America and our allies came forth to do it.”

‘Obligation to protect’Weber went on to fight in the Viet-

nam War during his 38-year Army career. Seven decades later he’s con-vinced that America did the right thing getting involved in Korea.

A nation must choose how it will ad-dress issues elsewhere in the world, whether it will remain aloof or be-come involved, he said.

“The Korean War was one that as a nation we became involved to prevent the spread of Communism into free areas of the world,” he said. “It wasn’t that the U.S., per se, was threatened by the actions of the Chinese commu-nists and the Russians. We had an ob-ligation to protect the people of South Korea. It was important that the free world took a stand against armed ag-gression.”

The great tragedy, he said, is that the Korean people, with thousands of years of history, remain divided.

“When I look at it from the stand-point of history, I can conclude that this conflict we were involved in was justified in that the result was a bet-terment for the world at large and in particular, the people we were defend-ing,” he [email protected]: @SethRobson1

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Left: Charles Garrod spent 18 months in Korea Courtesy photo Right: Charles Garrod, 73, stands during the playing of the South Korean national anthem during a ceremony marking the 57th anniversary of the Inchon landing. Photo by Ashley Rowland, Stars and Stripes


A U.S. Army M26 Heavy/Medium Pershing tank leads, followed by a pair of M4A3E8 Sherman tanks and another M26 Pershing and support vehicles, as the column moves across the Hwanggang River on logs placed on the riverbed with the aid of Korean laborers.Photo by Edwin T. Tarr, DOD

the first part of the domino theory,” said Michael Alexander, a retired colonel and the historian for the South Korea-based 2nd Infantry Division. “It was the first hot flash in the Cold War.”

Q: Why did the war last so long?A: The North Koreans pushed the U.N. forces back to a defensive line on the

southeastern tip of the peninsula known as the Pusan Perimeter, but a daring amphibious assault behind enemy lines at Inchon forced the North Koreans to retreat and allowed the allied troops to recapture Seoul in September. MacAr-thur predicted troops would be home in time for Christmas dinner.

But victory was short-lived after the five-star general decided to make a push north of the 38th Parallel toward the Yalu River, capturing Pyongyang while prompting the Chinese to enter the war in late November as the Americans neared their doorstep.

“We had the war won. MacArthur was right. We would have been home by Christmas. The North Koreans were de-feated,” Alexander said in an interview at his office at the military museum on Camp Humphreys.

“But the U.S. over-reached, then Chi-na gets involved,” he said. “They over-whelm us with sheer manpower, and they push us all the way back to south of Seoul.”

Mainly U.S. and French forces won a decisive battle in February 1951 at Chi-pyong-ni, dealing a severe blow to the Chinese and eventually leading to the start of armistice talks in July. But fight-ing persisted for more than two years amid troubled negotiations.

Q: Why is it called the “Forgotten War”?A: For one thing, Truman sought to pre-vent it from becoming a major conflict so he labeled it a “police action.” It also fell between the patriotic fervor of World War II and the first televised war in Vietnam. The murky end result also

failed to capture the American public’s imagination since there was no clear victory. The Korean War Veterans Me-morial in Washington, D.C., wasn’t fin-ished until 1995. The military also cen-sored much of the media coverage.

Melinda Pash, the author of “In the Shadow of the Greatest Generation: the Americans who Fought the Korean War,” said support for the war was ini-tially high but dropped as the country failed to mobilize. “By the time you get to 1951, when you’re looking at the front pages of newspapers as I did for my book, you’re going to see everything but Korea — the stock market, union strikes, even UFOs,” she said in a telephone in-terview from her home in Fayetteville, N.C. “It doesn’t affect most Americans.”

Q: What was the damage?A: More than 36,000 American troops died, according to the Pentagon. 7,580 remain unaccounted for after being lost in the war, with most remains irretriev-able in North Korea. Both Koreas were devastated by three years of fighting and estimates of the overall death toll — mostly civilians — range from 3 million to 4 million. North Korea was particu-larly hard hit by airstrikes, including the use of napalm, which experts say helps explain its hatred of the United States.

Q: Why are American service members still stationed in South Korea?A: The fighting officially ended at 10 p.m. July 27, 1953, after a U.S. Army general and a North Korean general acting on behalf of Pyongyang and China signed an armistice in lieu of a peace treaty, agreeing to suspend open hostilities and

establishing the Demilitarized Zone that divided the peninsula as a buffer be-tween the forces. South Korea’s presi-dent refused to sign it in frustration that the peninsula had not been unified, but Seoul has supported the agreement, which stands today.

The United States and South Ko-rea signed a mutual defense treaty two months later, keeping tens of thousands American troops on the divided penin-sula. That has led to periods of high ten-sion, but open conflict has not resumed.

“The Korean War is also a great ex-ample of how wars don’t stop when the shooting ends,” Pash said. “If you look at relations between China, South Korea, North Korea, Japan and the U.S. today, they continue to be shaped by that long-ago war.”[email protected]: @kimgamel

U.S. Army soldiers man a machine gun emplacement, with a Browning Model 1917.30 Caliber water-cooled machine gun, overlooking a bridge as they cover the opposite ridge Photo by R.J. Sorace, DOD

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n Please turn off the fan. Seonpunggi kkeojuseyonDo you know where I can get a

cheap fan? Eodiseo seonpunggi ssage sal su

inneunji arayo?n I don’t sleep with the fan on. Nan seonpunggi eopsineun

motjayo. n Please turn the fan this way.

Seonpunggi baram ijjogeuro haejuseyo.

nWhere is the air conditioner? Eeokeon eodi isseoyo?

nWhere is the remote control? Rimokeoneun eodi isseoyo?

n Please turn the AC down. Eeokeon ondo jom natchwojwoyo.n It’s hot outside! Bakke eomcheong deowoyo!nWhat is the temperature? Myeot doyeyo?nCan you set the timer on the fan

for one hour? Seonpunggi taimeoreul

hansiganeuro matchwo jullaeyo?n I would like to purchase a fan.

Seonpunggi sago sipeoyo.

Fan - SonpunggiAir conditioner - EeokeonSummer - Yeoreum

Humidity - SeupgiBedtime - ChwichimsiganElectric bill - Jeongise

Ventilation - HwangiHeat wave - Pogyeom

– ChiHon Kim

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E very time I clean the electronic fan in this devilishly hot weather, I re-call an old urban legend from my

childhood: death by fan.Some Koreans believe that if you sleep

with a fan on in an enclosed space, like a room with the door shut, you will die. This may sound absurd to you, but it’s no joke to some, and it dates back decades. Even in the 1990s, I remember my parents keeping the legend alive and telling me to keep the door open when I slept with the fan on.

Where did this improbable story start? Depending on who you ask, the origin dif-fers. One of the stranger stories is that the South Korean government created the myth as propaganda to reduce the energy consumption of households during the 1970s’ ener-gy crisis. Never proven, this is more conspiracy theory than truth, especially since the rumor about fan death dates back further to Japanese colonial rule.

Although the origin of the myth isn’t clear, the superstition about fan death has been fueled by the media throughout the years. The fears about electric fans date back to 1920s, when newspapers wrote about the risks of anox-ia, which is a lack of oxygen.

In the early 1970s, a couple of newspa-pers warned readers about medical risks

such as hypothermia. These reports also coincided with a few mysterious deaths in the summer. Of course, many believed they were fan deaths, and inaccurate reporting fueled that belief.

Even as recently as 2007, the media re-ported an unfortunate situation involving five college students who attempted suicide by fan death. The five survived, but the me-dia said the reason they did was because one of the five turned off the fan, further fanning the flames.

Still, for the most part, people have be-gun to realize that there is no validity in so-called fan deaths. However, many older Koreans still fear death by fan.

Thanks to this fear, the electric fan in-dustry has had to adjust. Fan makers added time functions and some fans even feature 32 different speeds. To find a fan without a

timer function is extremely rare in Ko-rea because of the fear of fan death.

Though I know the idea of it is a little silly now, I must admit that I still set the timer on my fan. Sleeping with the air conditioner on is not part of the urban myth, so these days that’s how I sleep. And whenever there is a fan on in a closed room, I am somewhat uncom-fortable. A feeling that I’m sure I won’t shake anytime soon. [email protected]

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F or those living on or near Camp Humphreys, it’s difficult to overlook the large building out-side the pedestrian gate that belongs to the La

Mesa Mexican restaurant.The popular sit-down restaurant had its name plas-

tered on nearly every exterior wall. Unfortunately,

as restrictions were enforced to pro-tect personnel from the spread of the coronavirus in March, the restaurant closed its doors for good when its lease expired.

The good news is that all is not lost. La Mesa’s owners merged its Mexican-inspired menu, along with its staff, with Flying Geckos, another restaurant they own nearby, closer to the Dongchang-ri gate.

Established about a year ago and becoming a suc-cess for its smoked ribs and brisket, Flying Geckos absorbed what remained of La Mesa, said manager Hong Jae-sun, and has since rebranded as La Mesa Flying Geckos.

The restaurant is open year-round; doors open

every day at 11 a.m. and food orders are accepted until 9:30 p.m. The bar, which serves a wide variety of beer and cocktails, will remain open until the last customer leaves, Hong said.

The idea of a Mexican-style menu merged with an assortment of smoked barbecue initially posed a per-sonal quandary: Which item to choose? But I came for the smoked meat and forced myself to look past the chicken tacos, my favorite dish.

Geckos’ options for smoked meats consist of ribs and brisket, each starting at 19,000 won

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MATTHEW KEELER,STARS AND STRIPES

Published: June 11, 2020


DELICIOUS BARBECUE

AWAITS AT

FLYING GECKOS

W hen you live overseas, exploring the local food can be fun. But, for those times when you’re craving a taste of home, burgers

might come to mind. Outside Camp Humphreys, a diner is serving up the American beef, bacon and breakfast classics you may be craving.

I stumbled across JJ’s Ameri-can Diner on Facebook and what drew me in was their signature burger – the Monster Burger (KRW 17900 or $15). A thick, all-beef patty piled high with fresh tomato slices, fried pickles, three slices of American cheese and then, three deep-fried mozza-rella sticks, between two burger buns, this monster is likely to give you lockjaw. As far as the taste, the cheese sticks overpowered the patty but the generous amount of beef included in this burg-er was satisfying. The Monster Burger is perfect if you’re not on a diet or worried about clogging your arteries and are looking for something to make your taste buds sing!

Though their Monster Burger was the first thing to catch my eye and stomach, I also sampled their Bacon Deluxe Cheeseburger (KRW 9,900 or about

$8.30), a classic burger with the standard toppings, plus a side of crinkle-cut fries. I enjoyed this burger but felt the pickles lacked crunch and tang. Despite that, the beef in the deluxe was juicy, had a decent char and was cooked to the right amount even with-out telling the kitchen how I like the burger cooked. The bacon wasn’t crisp, which is the way I prefer it, but the kitchen will cook it just the way you like, just

make sure to ask when you order. Much like the bacon, the small portion of fries that accompanied my burger were not too crisp, but unlike the bacon, the fries were also not very special. For a beef-ier burger, I suggest adding an extra patty for 2,000 won.

Beyond burgers, JJ’s Ameri-can Diner also offers a vast se-lection of sandwiches, salads and desserts. What’s more, they offer all-day breakfast. Craving steak and eggs? JJ’s has them. Hanker-

in’ for some chicken and waffles? JJ’s serves this, too, along with pancakes, omelettes and more.

The restaurant itself is worth a visit for the film memorabilia and U.S. street scene photos, alone. They have indoor and outdoor seating perfect for nice al fresco meals. It’s a good place to enjoy holi-days and special occasions as it is very roomy and comfortably seats about 100.

JJ’s American Diner is Hwang Jincheol’s third

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ADDRESS: 93-4 Anjeongsunhwan-ro 222 beon-gil, Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do

HOURS: Weekday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sun 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

PHONE: 031-8094-1337ONLINE: https://www.

facebook.com/jjsdinerkorea/

(Every Tuesday, they offer free kid menu with other adult entrée menu.)

Monster burger

attempt at opening a restaurant. After his first shop opened six years ago and didn’t do so well, Hwang visited the States to learn cooking from his Ameri-can father-in-law and picked up the burger recipe he now uses at JJ’s. The burger recipe Hwang learned is working, as the Camp Humphries community flocks for more.

Let JJ’s American Diner calm your cravings and let its décor take you back to the diners in the States. They also offer daily specials worth checking out and even give free kid’s meals with an adult entrée purchase ev-ery Tuesday. [email protected]

JJ’s American Diner will take you home

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Bacon Deluxe Cheese Burgerb Photo courtesy of JJ’s American Diner

(about $15), and pulled pork and chicken for 16,000 won each.

Sharing a meal with my wife, we agreed on the ribs and brisket platter for two for 35,000 won. The meal came with multiple sides, including fries, pork beans, coleslaw and buttered toast, enough to satisfy us both and bring a few scraps home to our favorite pup.

The meats were extremely tender, as you might hope for from a smokehouse. The ribs and pulled pork are smoked for four hours, the brisket is smoked for 11 hours and the chicken entree is smoked for two hours, according to the chef.

The house sauce smothering the ribs, while tasty, has a slight Asian inspiration. A very small amount of spices was detectable, but not overpowering.

The establishment has plenty of space and an ad-ditional building to host larger parties just next door. The patio provides outdoor seating with large um-brellas, a flower garden, a swing and an open view to

ADDRESS: 53-1 Wonjeong-ri, Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, or GPS 36.970714, 127.041087

DIRECTIONS: Roughly half-mile from Camp Humphreys’ Dongchang-ri gate; walking or a taxi recommended.

HOURS: Open daily at 11 a.m; last food order 9:30 p.m.

PRICES: Mexican entrees range from 13,000-20,000 won; smoked entrees range from 16,000-19,000 won per serving

DRESS: CasualPHONE: 031-691-6699

watch the sun set over Camp Humphreys.Bring your friends, family or co-workers as their

English menu has something to potentially satisfy anyone, even the kids. Flying Geckos’ menu includes

various pizzas, pastas, salads and calzones, each for roughly 15,000 [email protected]: @MattKeeler1231

GUNSANGogunsan archipelago

Lee Sung Dang Bakery / Hwadam InnFerry terminal


M y trip to Gunsan was a series of unexpected accidents and coincidences. It started out with a rear-end collision on the highway — a great way to initiate a trip, but the worry soon

subsided as I was set on enjoying and continuing this journey despite the rocky start.

This detour gave me an unplanned stroll along Jangmi-dong Street near

Kunsan Air Base and a visit to the Sinheung-dong, the area where weathy Japanese merchants and landlords lived during the Colonial Period. This last point of interest was a suggestion by one of the guests at the lodging where I spent the night. My visit to the region was made all the more in-teresting by this series of events and some of the interesting characters I met along the way, which also led to exploring and learning more about the beauty of the West Sea and the charm of Seonyudo [email protected]

Seonyudo Island Seonyudo Island is one of the West Sea’s hidden

treasures. Taoist hermits were said to gain their miraculous powers here. Today, this island is con-sidered the most beautiful of the Gogunsan’s 63 is-lands.

Trek the easy trail Seonyudo Island is connected to the nearby Mu-

nyeodo, Jangjado, and Daejangdo islands, so you can enjoy all of them on foot.

Course A is 11 kilometers long and includes stops at Manjubong, a prayer lighthouse, and Dae-jangbong peak. This 140-meter-high peak will give you great views of the surrounding scenery and Seonyudo Island.

Another great spot is the wooden deck along Seonyudo’s northern coastline. From the deck, you’ll get a stunning view of the open seas and the calming sounds of the waves hitting the shore. Check out Myeongsasimni Beach with white sands stretching across 1.5 kilometers great for a picnic

and swimming on a hot summer’s day.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHIHON KIM, STRIPES KOREA

Enjoy the charms ofGunsan’s Seonyudo Island

SEONYUDO ISLAND

MUNYEODO ISLAND

JANGJADO ISLAND

DAEJANGDO ISLAND

Mongdol beach Saemangeum cruise ship

Gido lighthouse

Mangjubong

Daejangbong Sky SUN Line

Clam digging (Parking lot)

Seonyudo IslandGogunsan archipelago


Mongdol beach

Rent an electric scooterOne of the most conve-

nient (and most fun) ways to get around is by electric scooter or bicycle. I was running low on time so I didn’t get to enjoy this feature during my visit. There are many rental shops around the island offering scooters at pric-es ranging from 15,000 won (or $12.42) to 20,000 won per hour. This mode of transportation will help you get the most out of sightseeing, so con-sider it when planning your trip.

Rental Shop ADDRESS: 111, Seonyubuk-gil,

Okdo-myeon, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-doHOURS: Weekdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Weekends 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.PHONE: 010-7428-8989

Mud flats and clam diggingSouth Korea’s mudflats on the

Yellow Sea coast are considered the world’s top five, and many tourists visit every year as the large variance in sea level provides an optimal oppor-tunity to experience this unique marine phenomenon. To enjoy this attraction, you will be charged 5,000 won (about $4.15) to catch sea creatures and rent digging

gear. I picked the wrong time to visit because the tide was too high, and I couldn’t dig for

clams at all.

ADDRESS: 78-3 Seonyudo-ri, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-doUse Waze to drive to Seonyu Island parking lot: https://waze.com/ul/hwy3gsrksr

HOURS: Weekdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Weekends 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Zipline across the oceanFor adventure-seekers, there’s nothing quite like

a zipline. Try your hand at this thrilling attraction near Myeongsasimni Beach’s entrance. The Seonyu Sky SUN Line is 45 meters above sea level and at 700 meters long, is the longest over-ocean wire in South Korea. Hop on and when you land back on your feet, you’ll be on Solsum Island.

From afar, I didn’t realize this was a zipline, but then I heard the screams by those zipping through. I couldn’t resist and did not regret the thrilling ride over the glittering ocean waves. Sky SUN Line also offers boat and yacht rides to other islands at reason-able prices.

ADDRESS: 136, Seonyubuk-gil, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do

Use Waze to drive to Sky SUN Line (선유 스카이썬라인): https://waze.com/ul/hwy3gu2nde

HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mar-Apr), 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (May-Jun), 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Jul-Aug), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sep-Dec), Closed in Jan & Feb.

PHONE: 010-8422-7334, 063-463-5602

It’s a perfect day for an outing!

nol-leo-ga-gi jo-eun nal-ssi-ne-yo!

Why don’t you travel to Seonyudo island with me?

jeo-rang ga-chi seon-yu-do yeo-haeng gal-lae-yo?

Look over there. I can see the ocean!

jeo-gi jom bwa-yo. ba-da-ga bo-yeo-yo!

Where is the nearest parking lot around here?

ga-kka-un ju-cha-jang-i eo-di-e iss-seub-ni-kka?

I’d like to rent an electric scooter.

Jeon-gi seu-ku-teo-reul bil-li-go si-peo-yo.

How much is it per hour?

han si-gan-e eol-ma-in-ga-yo?

The view is really nice!

gyeong-chi-ga neo-mu joh-a-yo!

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Y eongjongdo Island is an island at the west coast of Incheon and it is concentrated with airport logistics, travel, and tourism. Although it’s not a widely known

tourist destination, there are many hidden spots where you can have a wonderful time with your family and friends!

Now, let’s dive into the hidden must-visit spots of Yeong-jongdo Island!

Masian BeachMasian Beach is located near Incheon Interna-tional Airport and it is where you can fall in love with the beautiful West Sea! This beach is unique in that you can experience both wetland and sandy beach at the same time. From Masian Beach, you can see Silmido Island, which was the filming loca-tion of the famous fact-based Korean movie ‘Silmi-do (2003)’. Walking along Masian beach will make you feel relaxed and peaceful.

Book Incheon Masian Beach & Cimer at Paradise City 1 Day Tour here:

Paradise City IncheonParadise City is a luxury hotel in Yeong-jongdo Island, Incheon. Not only it’s a perfect place for accommodation, but also there are many attractions you can enjoy! For example, there are casino, shopping plaza, and Club Chroma. There are fine dining restaurants as well, such as On the Plate, a premium buffet restaurant, La Sca-la, an Italian gourmet restaurant, RAKU, a trendy Japanese restaurant, Imperial Treasure, a premium Chinese restaurant, SERASE, a modern Korean restaurant, and many more.

Moreover, there is an indoor theme park, called Wonder Box! It’s a night-time carnival themed indoor amusement park where you can enjoy 10 different carni-val rides and be mesmerized by extravagant performances and mini-parades.

Masian BakeryOne of the must-dos at Masian Beach is to stop by Masian Bakery and enjoy the incredible ocean view at the cafe. Masian Bakery is popular for its delicious delicacies and it has the wonderful spot where you can appreciate the best sunset view. There is also a photo zone where you can take a picture of the sign ‘I love (heart mark) Masian’ just like ‘I love (heart mark) New York’!

l ADDRESS: 155 Masiran-ro, Jung-gu, Incheonl HOURS: Everyday 10:30 a.m.~ 9 p.m. (Break Time 2 p.m.~5 p.m.) Opening hours are subject to change.

CimerLast but not least, you shouldn’t miss out on Cimer where you can experience the luxurious spa, jjim-jilbang (Korean style sauna) and pool at Paradise City. Wrapping up your trip at Cimer is highly rec-ommended since you can relieve your stress and anxiety while recharging your energy at Cimer. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a unique combination of European-style spa and Korean-style sauna. Deli-cious dining and drinking options are provided for the pure relaxation you truly deserve!

If you want to fully enjoy Yeongjongdo Island in a day, simply book hassle-free 1 day tour, departing from Seoul. Round-trip transportation, English-speaking staff, and en-trance fee to Cimer (Aqua spa zone and Jjimjil spa zone) are all included.

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If you’re hankering for some sweets or a carb fix, make sure you visit the oldest bakery in South Korea. And it’s located near the Hwadam Inn. The bakery run by Japa-nese during the Colonial Pe-riod, but Koreans took it over after World War II ended in 1945.

The bakery’s signature

items are the sweet red bean bread and vegetable bread. I tried to get my hand on the popular red bean bread but was unsuccessful as the lines were long to get into the store.

Lee Sung Dang Bakery has an annex shop where I was able to sample other deli-cious breads. The reason this bakery is famous is not just

because of its long history or the taste of its bread. The owner is known for donating bread to the local orphanag-es and nursing homes in the community.

The bakery was a good place for me to wrap up my long travel to Gunsan with its various and delicious slices of bread and a cup of tea.

Lee Sung Dang Bakery

Hwadam InnThis cozy and well-orga-

nized inn is only a five-minute-walk from the Museum of Mod-ern History. The Hwadam Inn is a two-story wooden building which was originally a family home during the Japanese co-lonial era in 1932.

On the first floor, there is a four-person room where I stayed. The second floor has double and triple rooms fea-turing Japanese tatami floors. The guesthouse is known for its nightly party where guests are invited to share travel tips and food together.

If you have no idea where to go in Gunsan, this is probably a good spot to meet likemind-ed people with good ideas of where to go. The owner of the accommodation speaks Eng-lish and also offers inexpensive tours (20,000 won) which will show you the secret, locals-only spots.

ADDRESS: 177, Jungang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do, Use Waze to drive to Lee Sung Dang (이성당): https://waze.com/ul/hwy6herk29

HOURS: Mon-Thu, Sun 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri, Sat 8 a.m. to 10 p.m

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F or those of us who live here, Korea has both an ur-ban and natural lifestyle, which allow us to enjoy the ‘Land of the Morning Calm’. In a country that

has more vertical than flat land, the Republic of Korea has a surprising amount of wetlands which are both ac-cessible and inaccessible.

While wetland conservation was not a primary goal in the industrialization of Korea, the politicians of the time did see fit to join the Ramsar Convention, which has be-come the primary force behind the global conservation of wetlands of international importance.

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of Internation-al Importance, or just The Ramsar Convention, has its origins in 1971, at the city of Ramsar in Iran, where an international agreement was reached that focused on the conservation of wetlands at the global scale. It was the first of the large intergovernmental environmental agreements with its foundation in 1971 and coming into force in 1975.

Korea as a nation joined the Ramsar Convention in 1997 with the submission of its first Ramsar site The High Moor, Yongneup of Mt. Daeam in Gangwan-do. When Korea joined Ramsar in 1997, it agreed to contin-ue to conserve wetlands within its national boundaries.

Since 1997, Korea has continued to have wetlands ratified for inclusion to the global list of Ramsar sites, and thereby to uphold its agreement to the Ramsar Con-vention.

Korean Ramsar sitesTo date, Korea has had 21 accessions to the Ramsar

List. Each of these wetlands was included for differ-ent reasons and therefore each has its own unique at-tractions for visitors. While all of these wetlands can be visited, some, due to their location requires more of an excursion to reach, but if you are interested in visiting, they can interesting in their own right.

The High Moor, Yongneup of Mt. Daeam— Gangwon-do

The first of Korea’s Ramsar sites, Yongneup is a con-sidered a high moor, which is a wetland found at a higher elevation, and it is identified by vegetation that is typi-cally or a woodier form. The site is two bogs surrounded by a broadleaved forest. It is also the only high moor in Korea, and as such possesses some of the only peat bogs found in Korea. Access to the site is controlled, but with planning, it can be obtained. Found in the wetland are species like the Korean fire bellied Toad, the Goral, the Small-eared Cat, and the Flying Squirrel.

Upo Wetland — Gyeongsangnam-doThe second of Korea’s accessions to the list, Upo wet-

land is also a Nature conservation area. The site is the largest undisturbed wetland in Korea. There is a wet-land conservation hall near the wetland that is used to support tourism and education. The site is open year-round; however, during the winter the wetland provides a migratory stopover for many waterfowl, making it very enjoyable for birders.

Jangdo Island High Moor — Jeollanam-doThis wetland, which is the largest high moor found

within the Korean peninsula, has more peat bogs. The wetland hosts 294 species of plants, 146 species of in-sects, 5 amphibian and reptile species, and 44 bird spe-cies. Due to the large abundance of rare and endangered species, all activities are strictly controlled; however, there are plans to develop ecotourism in the area so visi-tors can enjoy the natural beauty of this unique wetland.

Suncheon Bay — Jeollanam-doSuncheon Bay, or Suncheon man, is a marine wetland.

An estuary subject to tidal fluctuations, the wetland possesses both tidal flats and intertidal marshes. The

diversity of habitats produces a corresponding diversity of organisms in the bay, which includes the black-faced spoonbill, Nordmann’s Greenshank, the Spoonbill Sand-piper, and the Relict Gull. In Korea, it is the only winter-ing site for the Hooded Crane (Grus Monacha), and hosts more than 1% of the population of migratory waterbirds (the Common Shelduck, the Eurasian Curlew, Saunders Gull and the Kentish Plover). In conjunction with this, it has some of the largest giant reed grass beds in Ko-rea. In 2004, the Suncheon Bay Natural Eco-park was es-tablished to promote conservation of wetlands and their cultural values, and in 2016 the Ramsar Regional Center-East Asia moved here from Changwon, where it was es-tablished in 2008.

Mulyeongari-oreum — Jeju-do (Island)A unique type of wetland, this crater lake is found on

the top of an ‘oreum’ a secondary volcano on Halla moun-tain on Jeju Island. It hosts two endangered species; narrow-mouthed frog and the giant water bug. Near the wetlands access trail, one can find pitcher plants. Cur-rently, a wetland visitor center and nature trails being constructed near the wetland. Be aware, access to the wetland requires climbing a very long stairway.

Moojechineup — UlsanThe oldest high moor in Korea, Moojeechineup is

10,000 years old and has the most well-developed peat layers with slightly acidic water. There are a number of rare and nationally endangered species present and pro-vides habitat for about 197 species of insects. It is named

after a ritual prayer for rain in the Ulsan area.

Du-ung Wetland — Chungcheongnam -doA unique wetland even in Korea, this wetland is a

freshwater lagoon surrounded by a sandy dune system fed by groundwater. The unique structure of the wet-land allows it to support a number of Korean endangered species, including the Korean golden frog, the Narrow-mouth Boreal digging frog, and the Tiger lizard. In total, the site hosts 311 plant species, 8 mammal species, 39 bird species, 14 amphibian and reptile species, and 110 species of insects. Tourism and recreation are currently restricted at the site.

Muan Tidal Flat — Jeollanam-doThis wetland protected area, in South Jeolla Province,

is an undisturbed intertidal sand-mudflat on the west coast of Korea. The sites are in an inner bay and provide habitat for Saunder’s Gull, Black-faced Spoonbill, and the Chinese Egret. As well, it is a spawning ground for approximately 357 species of fish which are a source of food for migratory waterbirds using the East Asia-Aus-tralasia Flyway.

Ganghwa Maehwamarum Habitat — Incheon Located close to Incheon city, this is one of the smallest

Ramsar sites globally. The wetland is a man-made rice paddy near the city that was purchased as habitat for the endangered Maehwamareum (Ranunculus kazusensis makino). The site is subject to eco-friendly farming prac-tices, due to this practice, the site also acts as a refuge

BY MAURICE LINEMAN,HAPS KOREA MAGAZINE Suncheon Bay

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The Wetlands


for plants, insects, and fish, which then support migra-tory birds.

Muljangori-oreum Wetland — Jeju IslandThis wetland, like Mulyeongoreum before it plays an

important role in groundwater recharge. Principally a wetland created out of a crater lake, the wetland is sur-rounded by a forest of deciduous trees. The site hosts sev-eral endangered species including the Peregrine Falcon, the Fairy Pitta, Black Kites, and Black paradise flycatch-ers. Culturally the site is considered to be one of the three holy mountains on Jeju Island and is associated with the giant goddess Seolmundae. Access is available but is lim-ited, and like the other sites located on Halla Mountain, it is achieved by climbing a very long staircase.

Odaesan National Park — Gwangwon-doThis wetland site is three small fens at about 1000m

above sea level. They provide habitat for a number of endangered species and other species such as the IUCN designated vulnerable species Musk deer, Long-tailed goral and Water deer. Owned by the government, this site is designated as non-accessible due to its national status.

Seocheon Tidal Flat — Chungcheongnam-doSeocheon tidal flat is a marine wetland protected area

and is a combination of sand-mud flats that are important as spawning and nursery grounds for migratory birds and fish. The flats provide habitat for the Saunder’s Gull, the Spoon-billed Sandpiper, and the endangered Spotted Greenshank. The site also supports 1% of the population

of the Eurasian Oystercatcher. Locally there are 125 spe-cies of fish including the River Puffer, the Koran Rock-fish, and the Japanese Eel. The flats also play a role in offsetting tidal surges, facilitating filtration of pollutants and sewage, and a local fishery that includes clams, octo-pus, and the Korean shrimp.

1100 Altitude Wetland — Jeju IslandThis wetland is found at an elevation of 1100m within

Halla san national park and is part of a UNESCO world heritage site, and a Biosphere Reserve site. It is a mon-tane wetland composed of a number of pools and marsh-es. The locally low gradient promotes water recharge and storage that supports a number of populations of animals only found on Jeju Island. Visitation to the site is managed by the Mt Halla Visitor Centre. In the wet-land proper are built walkways that allow the visitor to move around the wetland. Due to the overlapping man-agement, the site is managed as a World Heritage Site, A Man and the Biosphere site, and a Ramsar site.

Gochang and Buan Tidal Flats — Gomso BayLocated in Gomso Bay, these two protected areas

(Buan Julpo Bay Wetland and Gochang Tidal flat Wetland protected Area) are important migratory waterbird habi-tats on the west coast of Korea. The site is a habitat for the endangered Oriental White Stork, Saunder’s Gull, the Far Eastern Curlew, the Kentish Plover, and the Dunlin.

Dongbaekdongsan — Jeju IslandAnother wetland found on Jeju Island,

Dongbaekdongsan is a nationally designated wetland conservation site. Important as a source for groundwa-ter recharge, the site supports populations of the endan-gered species Cheju Salamander, the Cheju Mankyua, Isoetes Sinesis, along with the Mandarin Duck, and the endangered Boreal Digging Frog.

Jeungdo Tidal Flat — Jeollanam-doThis tidal flat wetland protected area is found in South

Jeolla province and was traditionally a local source of salt and a traditional fishery. The site provides nursery and refuge habitat for fish and insects, which are used as a food source for migratory waterbirds using the East Asia-Australasia Flyway.

Ungok Wetland — Jeollabuk-doFound in South Jeolla Province, this wetland is com-

posed of Ungok lake and Obaygol wetland. The wetland was historically used as a rice paddy but was then aban-doned. The site is a habitat for the Chinese Water deer, the Seoul frog, the Common Kestrel, and the Chinese Goshawk, both which are natural monument species which have Korean cultural heritage value. The site is also the location of a Dolmen World Heritage site (Dol-men are a type of megalithic tomb, where two (or more) large stones support a flat capstone).

Han River-Bamseom Islets — SeoulTwo small islands located in the Han River in Central

Seoul, they are the only remnants of naturally occurring riverine islands in the Han River. The water near the is-lets provides a spawning and nursery ground for several indigenous fish species, including the Korean striped bitterling, the Korean spined bitterling, and the Korean oily shiner. The location is also a breeding ground for Spot-billed ducks, and Black-crowned Night Herons.

Songdo Tidal Flat — IncheonLocated close to Incheon, this tidal flat is a coastal

wetland protected area and is composed of two sections on the coast of Incheon city. The site is an important feeding and roosting area for threatened waterbirds like the Black-faced Spoonbill, the far-eastern curlew, the great knot, and Saunder’s gull. The site also supports 1% of the Eurasian Curlew. Traditionally the site was a local source for fish and clams.

Sumeunmulbaengdui — Jeju IslandAnother montane peat wetland on Halla Mountain,

it occurs in a secondary volcanic cone on the slope of Halla Mountain. This wetland plays an important role in recharging and storing groundwater, which is very important in Jeju Island, due to the nature of the island geology. The volcanic nature of the island influences its water state and thus having wetlands that enhance groundwater recharge is beneficial to the area.

Hanbando Wetland — Gangwon-doThe most recent accession to the Ramsar List from

Korea, the Hanbando wetland in Gangwon province is a riverine wetland located in a meander consisting of a number of riffles and pools that support a rich biodiver-sity of local and endangered species in Korea. The site is situated above the limestone, which alters the water quality to provide alkaline water, this affects the habitat and creates a very unique assembly of plants and organ-isms that can live in alkaline conditions. The name of the site, Hanbando, suggests that the site resembles the Korean peninsula, which increases the symbolic value of the site.

Maurice LinemanMaurice Lineman has been involved with RAMSAR since 2008, focusing on wetland and wetland culture conservation throughout East and Southeast Asia. He has facilitated wet-land conservation projects throughout the region.

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Seocheon Tidal Flat

of South Korea

I f a great cup of coffee and fresh baked goods in a beautiful setting sounds

like a luxury you’ve been miss-ing, then Dewdrop in Pyeong-taek’s Anjeong-ri neighborhood is where you want to go.

This café is an excellent spot for a nice, relaxing chat over some caffeine with friends or even for a quick fix to go. You can find Dewdrop only a short and convenient 15-minute walk from Camp Humphreys’ walk-through gate.

This family-run shop oper-ates on the belief that coffee is a beautiful object and treat it as such. Kim Bo-kyeong, the owner’s eldest daughter, studied

lemon tea. My frappe was blended to perfection and just the right amount of sweetness. We enjoyed our drinks and our conversation so much that we stayed until closing time.

Since that visit, I’ve also been back to try their siphon coffee, a Dewdrop bestseller, and their sweet potato latte. The siphon coffee comes in two different options – Spe-cialty Single Origin, roasted in-house with a pleasant taste and aroma, and House Blend, which is roasted in Seoul and offers a full-bodied and smooth cup.

What makes this coffee unique is the brewing process. The coffee maker looks more like a mad scientist’s lab setup than a brewer. Coffee grounds brew through vapor pressure between two chambers in the siphon. The coffee extracted has more caffeine than what a regular drip coffee holds. I tried the Einspanner (Café Vienna), a sweet version of House Blend for 6,500 won.

Siphon coffee takes a little longer than other coffee brew-ing, but you can call in ad-vance so your delicious cup is ready when you are.

And if the coffee hasn’t con-vinced you to visit Dewdrop, their desserts are sure to do the trick! They serve many different cakes, including Oreo and strawberry, but my favorite was the gooey choco-late cake for 6,800 won.

Check out the preserva-tive-free bread and macarons made from high-quality ingre-dients and no artificial flavor-ings. The café also accepts cake orders for special occa-sions (two days in advance).

Dewdrop’s menu has many sweets and drink offerings, so I’m intent on trying as many as possible. I haven’t been dis-appointed so far. Give it a try next time you’re up for a quick walk and a relaxing time over a fantastic cup of coffee. [email protected]

some time enjoying the cozy atmosphere Dewdrop offers amongst its impressive modern decor.

On my first visit, I went for the java chip chocolate frappe for 6,800 won (or $5.65) after long deliberation. My friends went with a latte and a hot ginger

at Le Cordon Bleu and is Dew-drop’s pastry chef. Kim Yon-ae, the youngest daughter, is the master roaster with seven years of coffee roasting experience. The two daughters’ skills com-plement each other beautifully in the drink and dessert menu. The family’s talent doesn’t end there, as the impressive build-ing and interior was designed by their mother, an architect.

The café is tucked away from the busy streets, which allows it to maintain a relaxing atmo-sphere. Simultaneously, the two-story interior and rooftop provide plenty of room and seat-ing options for patrons to enjoy quiet time.

On a late evening visit, friends and I were delighted to spend

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Biweekly Sudoku - Week of 7/6/20

SUDOKU Edited by Margie E. Burke

Copyright 2020 by The Puzzle Syndicate

Difficulty: Easy HOW TO SOLVE:

Answers to Previous Sudoku:

Each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9; each column must

contain the numbers 1 to 9; and each set of 3 by 3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

3 97

4 9 25 8 37 2 5

1 4 86 9 1

3 2 6 5

1 2 6 8 9 4 7 5 37 5 4 1 6 3 2 9 88 9 3 5 7 2 1 6 43 8 2 7 5 9 4 1 64 6 5 3 1 8 9 7 29 7 1 4 2 6 3 8 56 1 7 2 3 5 8 4 92 4 9 6 8 7 5 3 15 3 8 9 4 1 6 2 7

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loaded9 Razor sharpener

14 Grand tale15 Corner pieces16 TV teaser17 Disney's Willie19 Varnish

ingredient20 Horse handler21 Nearly wipe out23 Picked up the tab25 For that reason26 Wheelchair-

friendly30 Indian dignitary34 Carpentry tool35 Web address

punctuation37 Napkin's place38 Fizzled

firecracker39 Champion, as a

cause 2 Chooses, with 36 Lend a hand 55 Lean to one side41 Little devil "for" 40 Take the helm 56 Served up a 42 Suffix with legal 3 South Beach, 45 Recliner part whopper43 Home addition? for one 47 That is to say 58 Carhop's load44 Record 4 Surgeon's blade 49 Old-school 59 Carefree adven-

company 5 Remains of a phone ture46 "Nebraska" actor wreck 51 Phony 60 Ultimatum ender

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mover 10 Shake61 First sign of 11 Santa ___, Calif.

spring 12 Skip over62 Two-sided 13 Southern side?64 Path to the altar 18 Childhood illness65 Unwanted look 22 Mustard family 66 Virus in 2003 plant

news 24 Non-essential67 Mythical goat- 26 Stated further

man 27 Small jar68 Nervous 28 Autumn drink69 Sitter's charge 29 Swell up

31 Suspect's outDOWN 32 Bond-Bond link?

1 Coin in Cancún 33 Eden fruit

Biweekly Crossword - Week of 7/6/20

Crossword by Margie E. Burke

Copyright 2020 by The Puzzle Syndicate

Answers to Previous Crossword:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16

17 18 19

20 21 22

23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

34 35 36 37

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Stripes Sports Trivia

Answer

DID YOUKNOW?

‘M at-Seon’ (or just ‘Seon’) is the name for a more serious

date arranged for those who are in their marriageable age to meet their potential future husband or wife. Unlike a blind date, Mat-Seon is arranged by parents or relatives and each of the parties are given extensive background information prior to the meeting.

Language Lesson

Hangul of the week 아기

Have a great meal.

Man-hee deu-se-yo.

agi (baby)

On July 4, 1939, this Major League Baseball player was the first to have his number retired. It was also on the same day as he announced his retirement from The Yankees. Who is the Iron Horse?

Lou Gehrig


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BY JAMES MYERS,USAG HUMPHREYS PUBLIC AFFAIRS

OFFICE INTERN

Visitors play video games in individual pods. Photos by

George Park, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs intern

CAMP HUMPHREYS — The U.S. Army Garrison Hum-phreys Family and Morale, Wel-fare and Recreation offers two recreation centers to enhance the quality of life for the Hum-phreys community.

The Downtown Recreation Center (DRC) and the Commu-nity Activity Center (CAC) are open to all active duty service members and their families; retirees; Department of De-fense, Non-Affiliated Fund, and General Service employees; the Korean Augmentation To the United States Army; Korean na-tionals; and all contractors that work on Camp Humphreys.

All children are welcome to use the facilities. However, there are age restrictions: chil-dren 15 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult; those 10 years and older must present a dependent ID card; and those 16 years and older can use the facilities un-accompanied.

Other patrons must have a garrison or U.S. government issued ID card to check out or rent equipment in the facilities.

Not only do these centers of-fer multiple services to stay ac-tive and socialize, they also en-sure that all visitors can enjoy a safe and clean environment. A team of dedicated staff practic-es enhanced sterilization proce-dures, sanitizing all equipment

three times a day and between each individual use. They also provide liquid hand sanitizers and sterilizing wipes at all sta-tions for individuals to use at their own discretion.

“We have prioritized a pro-active approach to keep these services available,” said Mar-cus Washington, Humphreys Recreation Branch chief. “It is important to us to remain open and provide a safe place for our community.”

With these heightened hy-giene measures in place, visi-tors can enjoy regularly sched-uled programming, which includes a wide array of board, card, and role playing games. For the more digitally inclined, there are recurring video game tournaments at the main DRC video game station.

The DRC also offers small group activities, including a pool table, table tennis, foos-ball, and various board games, such as an extra-large game of checkers or chess. Further, it has a collection of music rooms, which contain pianos, percus-sion sets, guitars, and karaoke equipment.

“At the Downtown Rec-reation Center, our objec-tive is to lack nothing in our

programming,” said Washing-ton. “Our goal is to turn this facility into the model recre-ation center for everyone in the U.S. Army to emulate.”

Washington also explained his vision for expansion, which includes a recording studio in the music hall and a large kitchen for cooking classes and competitions.

The DRC is located behind the commissary, and it is open daily from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Another opportunity to en-gage in physical activities is the Community Activity Cen-ter, located in Bldg. S-110,

a short walk from the Hum-phreys Army Lodging. It is a smaller center, but the loca-tion is ideal for in- and out- processing service members and families. To relieve stress, visitors can rent a bike to ride around the post perimeter or play video games at one of the provided stations. Pend-ing repairs, they can also take advantage of the six-lane lap pool.

The CAC is closed on Wednesday.

It is open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on weekends.

‘A safe place for our community’

The DRC offers small group activities, including a pool table, table tennis, foos-ball, and various board games.

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